Dissolving Boundaries: 2014 Interior Color Trends from MM for Lenzing

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MM trends, created in 1998 by textile designer Marie-Louise Rosholm, is an international, dynamic and ever evolving collective of creative people possessing different skills: fashion and textile designers, interior architects, art craft persons, illustrators, photographers, trend consultants, and colour experts. They predict color and textile trends for both fashion and home industries, and create luscious visuals to inspire designers. Here’s their quite heady interior color trend forecast, “Dissolving Boundaries” for the year 2014.

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Minimalist Movies

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Today is brought to you by Joe of Monster Gallery, a self-described “one man sweat shop” based in Singapore. He’s carved out a niche in the world of retro-inspired prints with a pop culture flavor. His re-imagining of movie posters in a mid-century minimalist style are pretty darn awesome. The prints come in a number of different sizes (4×6, 12×16, 16×22) and range in price from $8 – $32 USD. (Or, for $99 bucks, you can get a set of 35 4×6 prints!) Click on any image to visit his shop.

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Today’s Track – Uncertain Smile, The The

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I needed something uplifting today, in a comforting, familiar kinda way. Takes me back to – well, I won’t say exactly – but to the day’s of stress-free work environments, where punching a clock meant you couldn’t take it with you. Off to NYC tomorrow where I hope to find a good dose of rejuvenation… Uncertain Smile by The The from the album Soul Mining, 2013. (It starts real, real quiet – give it a few seconds to get going, k?)

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Gardener Garb

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By this time of year, I usually have my garden well underway. Let’s be clear – I don’t mean fruits and veggies, here. My city lot is surrounded by tall, mature trees that prevent only about a dappling of sunlight to get through to most areas of my backyard. But this year’s ridiculously expanded winter (yes, I know; I’ll be done with the subject – I’m as bored of talking about it as you are reading about it) has set me back a bit, so I’m only now scratching the surface in terms of proper dirt digging and plant potting. So, what do gardeners do whilst there’s a snowstorm in May? We shop! Here are some fun things I found that might entice the gardener in you too. (As always, click to shop!)

Chapelwood Blue Bird Feeder, $40

Aha Modern Living – Chapelwood Blue Bird Feeder, $40

Neiko - Fresh Market Bag, $55

Neiko – Fresh Market Bag, $55

Mudpuppy - Moonchimes Organic Hanging Bells 3', $125

Mudpuppy – Moonchimes Organic Hanging Bells 3′, $125

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Paulova Ceramics Dipped Garden Markers

Paulova Ceramics Dipped Garden Markers

Kontextür - Watering Cans, $49 - $95

Kontextür – Watering Cans, $49 – $95

Carousel Indoor/Outdoor Basket in Sky High, $34.95

Carousel Indoor/Outdoor Basket in Sky High, $34.95

Hable Construction - Gardening Gloves in Clementine Beads, $26

Hable Construction – Gardening Gloves in Clementine Beads, $26

Barnacle Cube Pot, $58.00

Barnacle Cube Pot, $58.00

Burren Perfumery - Gardener's Hand Cream, 60ml €15

Burren Perfumery – Gardener’s Hand Cream, 60ml €15

Japanese Hori Hori, $38.00 (I know this looks a bit dastardly, but when you have as many hostas that need dividing as i do, it's a must have!)

Japanese Hori Hori, $38.00 (I know this looks a bit dastardly, but when you have as many hostas that need dividing as i do, it’s a must!)

A variety of planters from Design Public, starting at $72

A variety of planters from Design Public, starting at $72

West Elm - Garden Work Table, $479

West Elm – Garden Work Table, $479

Terrain - Stacked Stripes Hat, $58

Terrain – Stacked Stripes Hat, $58

Blue Ceramic Pots, prices vary

Blue Ceramic Pots, prices vary

Crate and Barrel Stainless Steel Oil Lamp, $19.95

Crate and Barrel Stainless Steel Oil Lamp, $19.95

Wild Rose Design Studio - 8-Pocket Utility Tool Belt Gardening Apron, $31.50

Wild Rose Design Studio – 8-Pocket Utility Tool Belt Gardening Apron, $31.50

West Country - Classic Gardening Glove, $26

West Country – Classic Gardening Glove, $26

Anthropologie - Handwoven Saya Hammock, $98

Anthropologie – Handwoven Saya Hammock, $98

Bowl Me Over

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As you’ve come to know, I’m a fool for pottery. Especially simple pieces that exude modern elegance, yet retain a subtle sense of play. Enter Julia Paul Pottery, a studio based in the mountains of Virginia. Her works are wheel-thrown and influenced by the local landscape; she even includes a reference photo on her website of the inspirational imagery. I’m including those dreamy photos along with the corresponding pieces today; oh, it’s so lovely! (As always, click to shop!)

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Set of 3 Nesting Bowls, $220

Set of 3 Nesting Bowls, $220

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"Flow" Pattern Serving Plate, $95

“Flow” Pattern Serving Plate, $95

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Set of 2 small ceramic bowl-plates, $80

Set of 2 small ceramic bowl-plates, $80

JPP_3 modern vase inspire

Set of 3 Organic Vessels, $250

Set of 3 Organic Vessels, $250

JPP_6 tumbler set inspire

Set of 6 Horizon Tumblers, $165

Set of 6 Horizon Tumblers, $165

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Decorative Bowl, $95

Decorative Bowl, $95

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Set of 2 Serving Bowls, $140

Set of 2 Serving Bowls, $140

Thank You, Mom.

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In honor of mother’s day – and extraordinary moms everywhere – I wanted to share this lovely video. Commissioned by the folks at Thanksfa, the filmmakers went around New York City asking real people on the street to say thank you to their mothers. The results are a smile-inducing montage of heartfelt gratitudes that many of us can relate to profoundly. Thank you, mom, for EVERYTHING! Love, love.

Today’s Track – Take Your Mama, Scissor Sisters

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A little something in honor of Mother’s Day. Son’s and daughters out there, I give you an anthem to encourage a play date with your mom. (Susie, this one’s for Bev!) Take Your Mama by Scissor Sisters from their self-titled album, 2004.

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Fall Winter 2013-14 Kid’s Fashion Color Trends from Design Options

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From Design Options, a terrific CA-based color forecasting company: a preview of upcoming Kids fashion color trends for the Fall / Winter 2013–2014 seasons. Their outlook includes six distinct trends: Back to Basics, Girls’s Club, Let There Be Bright, Classic Cool, Three’s Company and Hidden Treasures.

Images courtesy of WeConnectFashion, an awesome company that helps fashion companies succeed through business networking, market research & fashion industry know-how.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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I’ve come to believe a trip to the local farmer’s market for a garden-ready annuals is among the best tactics for mother’s day gift giving. In an ideal world, you’d pick out a great ceramic pot too, and plant it full of colorful flowers mom can enjoy outdoors all summer long.

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Not feeling that ambitious? A hanging basket then.

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If you remain unconvinced that container gardens will float your mama’s boat, here are a few giftable suggestions that just might delight… (As always, click to shop!)

Lollia Wander Shea Butter Handcreme, $25

Lollia Wander Shea Butter Handcreme, $25

Eleven Roosters - Citrine Blossom Clutch, $55

Eleven Roosters – Citrine Blossom Clutch, $55

Pony and Poppy - Gift Set of Two Rustic Linen Handprinted Tea Towels, $30

Pony and Poppy – Gift Set of Two Rustic Linen Handprinted Tea Towels, $30

Anthropologie - Spring Garden Infinity Scarf, $48

Anthropologie – Spring Garden Infinity Scarf, $48

Scottish Fine Soaps - Green Tea Soap in a Tin, £4.95

Scottish Fine Soaps – Green Tea Soap in a Tin, £4.95

Chocolate Creative - Hand Printed Cotton Tote Bag, £7.50

Chocolate Creative – Hand Printed Cotton Tote Bag, £7.50

Mast Brothers - Chocolate Bars, 5 for $40 or $10 each

Mast Brothers – Chocolate Bars, 5 for $40 or $10 each

Bailey Bowl - Set of 3 "Mom" nested mini bowls, $26

Bailey Bowl – Set of 3 “Mom” nested mini bowls, $26

Raw Art Letterpress - Small Framable Print, $9

Raw Art Letterpress – Small Framable Print, $9

Mother’s Day Cards

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I can’t imagine being separated by distance from my mom (luckily for me, we only live about a mile apart). But if I was, I’d be licking a stamp to send off one of these fab finds to wish her a very happy Mother’s Day! (As always, click to shop!)

HowAwcard - 50% You, $3.50

HowAwcard – 50% You, $3.50

Egg Press - Floral Die Cut, $5.50

Egg Press – Floral Die Cut, $5.50

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Egg Press - Poppies, $6

Egg Press – Poppies, $6

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BS and RS - Badass Mother, $5.50

BS and RS – Badass Mother, $5.50

Pera Press - Marvelous Mom, $4

Pera Press – Marvelous Mom, $4

Cool Stuff I Want - You Were Right, $4 CAD

Cool Stuff I Want – You Were Right, $4 CAD

Kate's Paperie - Purple Flower, $4.95

Kate’s Paperie – Purple Flower, $4.95

Paper Source - Chalkboard, $3.50

Paper Source – Chalkboard, $3.50

Honizukle - Letterpress, $5.95

Honizukle – Letterpress, $5.95

Ink Meets Paper - Love Ya, $5

Ink Meets Paper – Love Ya, $5

Smock Paper - Warm Floral, $4

Smock Paper – Warm Floral, $4

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Doodle Love - Mark Twain, £2.50 GBP

Doodle Love – Mark Twain, £2.50 GBP

Lark Press - Squirrel, $4.50

Lark Press – Squirrel, $4.50

Mothering Sunday

Marks & Spencer – Mothering Sunday Personalized, £1.99

Sugar Paper - Lucky, $6

Sugar Paper – Lucky, $6

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